D-Link DXN-221 - HD MediaBridge Coax Network Starter User Manual

Ethernet coaxial bridge

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation ..........11 Software Installation ..........13 Configuration ............. 16 Setup ..............18 Status..............19 Password ............... 20 Help ............... 21 Firmware Upgrade ........... 21 Troubleshooting ............23 Technical Specifications ........... 25 Contacting Technical Support ........26 D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DXN-220 Ethernet Coaxial Bridge • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with Manual and Installation Wizard • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • Windows Vista or XP (with Service Pack 2) ®...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link announces a fast, 270Mbps Ethernet Coaxial Bridge which allows you to network your home computers, networking devices and gaming devices through the existing coaxial wiring network in your house and share Internet connections, printers, transfer files, play games, and more. This kit can be used to network two computers with a 10/100 Base-T adapter through coaxial wiring.
  • Page 5: Benefits

    • Seamlessly links consumer entertainment devices from room to room using existing coax wiring. • Reliably accesses and distributes digital video content, including multiple streams of HDTV, SDTV and audio – without compromise. • Enables Ethernet to coax bridge solution with no professional installation required. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    A solid light indicates a connection on A solid light indicate that the the Ethernet port. The LED blinks during device has formed a network data transmission over the coaxial cable with at least one other DXN-220. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Connection

    Connect one end of a coaxial cable to default settings. Press 1 second for the DXN-220 Coax Input/Output port and system reboot. the other end to your cable outlet. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Installation Planning Overview

    Hence, the amplifier should be uninstalled or bypassed if possible. To bypass an amplifier, user will need to install Diplexers to separate the DXN-220 signal and other signal first and only install the amplifier between the paths of none DXN-220 network signal. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 9 DXN-220 network signals operating in the 800 to 1500 MHz range should be prevented from radiating out of the antenna by using a small, in-line Low Pass Filter (LPF-860Mhz). This filter will prevent DXN-220 network signals from reaching the antenna. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 10 The remedy in this situation is to use the DXN-220 software utility to configure the DXN-220 to be on the same frequency with the same privacy network as the existing OSP MoCA network. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    TV Out port on the DXN-220 and attach the other end of the coax cable to your television, Set-top Box (STB), or VCR as desired. Refer to the diagram on the next page. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Section  - Installation D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Software Installation

    Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the D-Link DXN-220 Ethernet Coaxial Bridge CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, click Start > Run.
  • Page 14 Section  - Installation The InstallShield Wizard will begin the DXN-220 software installation. Click Next Click Next D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Section  - Installation Click Next Click Finish D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuration

    Note: Please make sure the locally connected DXN-220’s configuration switch is in Config mode before you click on the D-Link DXN-220 Utility Icon. When the device is in Config mode, it will lose coaxial network connectivity temporarily until the device is switched back to MoCA mode.
  • Page 17 The utility provides you with the option of setting your own unique Network Privacy Password and the ability to observe the coaxial network information. Note: After you finished configuring the DXN-220, close the utility application and switch the DXN-220 back to MoCA mode to reestablish the coaxial network connectivity again. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Setup

    The factory default for the password is “99999999988888888”. Restore Default: Click the “Restore Default” button to restore the system settings to factory default. Note: When you restore to factory default settings, all previous settings will be lost. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Status

    MoCA Devices: Use the “Get MoCA Devices” button to display the MAC addresses of the devices on the network. Phy Rates: Use the “Get Phy Rates” button to display the Phy rate of the devices. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Password

    Password section allows user to change the administrative password on DXN-220 software utility login page: Administrative Password: Your password must be at least 4 characters and a maximum of 8, and it cannot contain spaces. Allowable characters are letters and numbers only. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Help

    “Upgrade” button to begin the firmware update. After a successful firmware upgrade, flip the Configuration Switch to MoCA mode. The DXN-220 will reboot itself with the new settings. The reboot process will take roughly 45 to 60 seconds to complete. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 22 The password sections allows you to change the utility login password for DXN-220. For security reasons, change the factory default password. In this screen, you will be able to view the current bridge status and configuration. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    • There should not be any active devices such as amplifiers in the wiring path leading to the target room. If the amplifier must be installed for operation of television services in this target room then please use amplifier-bypassing method described in previous section. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 24 3) I can’t configure DXN-220, the software utility is always asking me for the password. Please make sure you input the correct password. Password field is case sensitive. 4) I forgot my software utility login password. Please make a factory reset by pressing “Reset” button for more than 10 seconds. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    Ambient Temperature Range: • 0 ~ 40 °C Network Size: • 8 Devices (including NC) Storage Temperature Range: • -5 ~ 65 °C Physical Link Rate: • >225 Mbps Operating Humidity: • 10% ~ 95% Non-condensing D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Contacting Technical Support

    • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
  • Page 27 Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 28 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 29 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 30: Limitation Of Liability

    This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 31: Fcc Statement

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Appendix D - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.1 April 24, 2010 D-Link DXN-0 User Manual...

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